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Scanners provide a world of digital photography possibilities right at your fingertips. With these photo-friendly
tools, you can convert traditional prints to digital, edit photos, share pictures with friends and family, and more.
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HP scanner types |
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Here's a look at three types of scanners. Understanding the benefits of each will help you choose the one that's best for
your needs.
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Flatbed scanners look and work like small copy machines: You lay the object you want to
scan on a pane of glass. Flatbed scanners are versatile, as they can scan photos, books, documents, and even three-
dimensional objects.
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See-thru vertical scanners are ultra thin and feature an easel for vertical storage and
placement. You can see what you're scanning, and can scan large items that other types of scanners can't handle.
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Sheet-fed scanners are excellent for scanning large numbers of loose, individual sheets,
but they cannot handle bound documents or photographs.
General HP scanner features |
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When shopping for a scanner, consider these features:
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Optical resolution: Optical resolution refers to the number of pixels per inch (ppi) that
a scanner can capture. The higher the resolution, the sharper and clearer your images.
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Interpolated resolution: Sometimes called enhanced resolution, this number refers to how
well a scanner can enhance an image after capturing it. A scanner captures dots, then adds more dots between them
to yield a higher resolution.
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Bit depth: This refers to the number of bits used to capture each dot. A 24-bit scanner
will be suitable for scanning photos, drawings, and text, while a 36- or 48-bit scanner is best for scanning film
or transparencies.
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Speed: If you're planning to scan large batches of images or documents in a single
session, speed might be a major consideration.
Digital photography features |
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Some HP scanners also come loaded with special features for digital photography enthusiasts. Take a look:
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HP Photosmart Premier software
helps you organize, edit, enhance, and save photos, as well as create photo projects.
HP Photosmart Share
makes sharing photos via e-mail easy for both the sender and the recipient.
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Automatic photo feeders streamline the process of scanning stacks of photos.
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Optical character recognition (OCR) software "reads" paper documents and then converts them
into editable text that can be manipulated in a word processing program.
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A negative and slide adapter allows you to convert 35mm slides and negatives into
easy-to-store digital files.
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HP Real Life technologies make it easy to remove red-eye and brighten dark areas in
your photos.
Finding the right HP scanner for you |
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With the wide selection of HP scanners available, you're sure to find one that's right for you.
Occasional scanning
If you're a beginning photographer or just want to scan the occasional slide or negative, check out the
HP Scanjet G3010 photo scanner.
You can use it to organize, edit, enhance, and save photos, as well as create photo projects. Plus, it can remove
scratches or restore faded color to images. And HP Photosmart Share software lets you e-mail your pictures with ease.
Scanning with added editing capabilities
The HP Scanjet G4010 photo scanner
gives you great resolution at a great price. It allows you to scan up to four slides or six negative frames at once.
And you can enhance photos by restoring faded color, removing red-eye, dust and scratches, and more. You can also edit
text from scanned documents using the included OCR software.
Frequent photo and negative scanning
If you're serious about photography, consider the
HP Scanjet G4050 photo scanner.
The built-in adapter can handle up to 16 slides or 30 negative frames (plus other film sizes). It also offers excellent
resolution (4800 x 9600 dpi), so you get true-to-original reprints.
3-D, one-touch scanning
The HP Scanjet 8300 professional image scanner
is ideal for small businesses or those who want the added functionality of scanning three-dimensional objects. And this
machine has efficient features like one-touch buttons and the ability to scan up to 25-pages per minute with the optional
feeder.
Scan with an HP all-in-one printer |
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Multifunction products (or all-in-ones) combine an inkjet printer, a scanner, a copier, and sometimes a fax machine, in one
compact unit. They also include special features such as photo proof sheets, making them ideal photo printers. Find out how to
choose an all-in-one for digital photography.
To see all of your HP scanner options, check out the
Home and home office store.
And for help with unfamiliar terms, take a look at the
scanner glossary.
Learn more |
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